I hope I'm not misunderstanding, so your 3 months in summer is acceptable as a part time resident (6 months max).
So you are allowed to use your black water tank for septic and skip the whole fiasco of a new septic installation?
Black Water
Can you use the water from the stream for your black water tank, maybe filter it first if that's a concern.
You might try extending the time before needing to empty the black water tank if you limit it to No. 2 only.
Go No.1 in a bucket and dilute it with stream water and then use it to water the plants/trees near you.
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/human-urine-is-an-effective-fertilizer/
Grey Water
I'd recommend using rainwater for washing and bathing.
Whenever it rains just set out plastic sheeting and drain into a container.
If you want an estimate, size the sq footage of plastic sheeting you have and use the following link.
Since you've got 12 acres, would there be any issues with watering the plants/trees with your grey water?
Water is easy to evaporate especially during the summer months.
You just need to let it spread out on something with a lot of surface area.
I'd setup a fold out table and lay a piece of sheet metal with low sides on it to contain the water.
Let that water bake off in the summer sun, disinfect water beforehand if that is a concern.
If there is any, scrape up the leftover scum and put it in the garbage.
White Water
I do not have access to drinking water where I am.
I use x4 7 gallon containers and since I use about 2 liters a day, I refill them every 2 months about 30 min. away.
For 2 people, then around a gallon a day should be enough for drinking/cooking.
With 30 gallons, then you'd only have to fill up once a month.
To make your monthly trips more convenient, you could refill drinking water containers whenever you empty your black water tank every 30 days.
If these options can work for you, you may not need to haul around so much water. It sounds like most of your water needs are available on site.
So you are allowed to use your black water tank for septic and skip the whole fiasco of a new septic installation?
Black Water
Can you use the water from the stream for your black water tank, maybe filter it first if that's a concern.
You might try extending the time before needing to empty the black water tank if you limit it to No. 2 only.
Go No.1 in a bucket and dilute it with stream water and then use it to water the plants/trees near you.
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/human-urine-is-an-effective-fertilizer/
Grey Water
I'd recommend using rainwater for washing and bathing.
Whenever it rains just set out plastic sheeting and drain into a container.
If you want an estimate, size the sq footage of plastic sheeting you have and use the following link.
Since you've got 12 acres, would there be any issues with watering the plants/trees with your grey water?
Water is easy to evaporate especially during the summer months.
You just need to let it spread out on something with a lot of surface area.
I'd setup a fold out table and lay a piece of sheet metal with low sides on it to contain the water.
Let that water bake off in the summer sun, disinfect water beforehand if that is a concern.
If there is any, scrape up the leftover scum and put it in the garbage.
White Water
I do not have access to drinking water where I am.
I use x4 7 gallon containers and since I use about 2 liters a day, I refill them every 2 months about 30 min. away.
For 2 people, then around a gallon a day should be enough for drinking/cooking.
With 30 gallons, then you'd only have to fill up once a month.
To make your monthly trips more convenient, you could refill drinking water containers whenever you empty your black water tank every 30 days.
If these options can work for you, you may not need to haul around so much water. It sounds like most of your water needs are available on site.
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